BU Spring Concert is an annual event held by the private arts college, Bucknell University, in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. Lupe Fiasco and Third Eye Blind were announced as the headlining acts in 2013.[1] During Fiasco's performance there were issues with sound and, as a result, he left earlier than scheduled. He stated to the crowd, "I can't continue this show. So I will personally forfeit my fee to make sure you all get your money back..." and concluded with an apology. He later tweeted:
Bad sound = bad show. Truly apologize Bucknell for not be able to continue with my performance. I appreciate all the work done by the staff.
I felt my voice starting to crack trying to overcompensate for a very messy sound set-up and feared really damaging my voice if I continued ...under those conditions. I wish to give a 100% at all my shows and tonight I was unable do that.
I truly apologize to students and staff.. ...but the risk of damaging my voice was just too great. Sorry 1000 times and my team is taking steps to make sure this never happens again.
I hope you enjoy the rest of the concert w/ @3eb and have a great rest of the school year.
This caused public disproval from attendees, and the student newspaper reported, "Because he walked off stage after performing only a couple of songs, the Concert Committee will not be paying him for his work."[2]
Fiasco recounted the moment in 2021 on Lupe Fuentes' podcast, The Lupe Fuentes Experience. He explained that there was sound malfunction where he couldn't hear himself, so he felt frustrated and left.[3]
Date[]
| Date | Time | County | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri | April 5, 2013 | 8:00 P.M. | Union County | Sojka Pavilion |
References[]
- ↑ "Third Eye Blind and Lupe Fiasco to perform at Spring Concert". The Bucknellian. February 6, 2013.
- ↑ "BSG reports on Lupe Fiasco, credit card machine for 7th Street Cafe". The Bucknellian. April 10, 2013.
- ↑ "001 - Lupe Fiasco VS Lupe Fuentes". YouTube. August 4, 2021.